Excluding Royal Marines, what other branches make up the manpower of the SBS?

Question

Marcus- I was told anybody, regardless of branch or service, could apply. Presumably this means that if I was, say, an army infantryman, I would have to attend the all-arms Commando course before applying? Thanks.

Answer 1

Non, you have to be a Royal Marine to request selection. No green beret, no entry. You could have been something else first, but you would still need the green ferret to transfer.

Edit:

To clarify the point; the SBS is an independent unit of the Royal Marines. If you are in the SBS you are in the Royal Marines. You could start your military career in the para's, but you would still have to become a marine to join the SBS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Boa...

Answer 2

I doubt anybody here knows enough about the SBS to comment. The SBS are highly covert and most of what you read in books and the internet isn't true. Do you really think one of Britains most secretive units post on the World Wide Web how they operate.

I would say nobody applies for the SBS, you're chosen. Also I would guess at most of the recruits coming from the Royal Marines because it's a similar unit. If there was the perfect SBS soldier working as and RAF Gunner and he was noticed, I doubt he would be overlooked becuase he's in a different force.

Answer 3

getting your green beret isn't the same as being in the marines. anyone can apply you are right you have to complete the all arms course first.

sorry to add this on but y/a won't let me put it up as question;



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Answer 4

As a former Recon Marine (US), I trained and worked with the SBS.  I remember specifically more than one commando that came from the Paras as well as the RMC.  Obviously I do not have personal experience joining the SBS but I know for a fact that there were some from other organizations.

Answer 5

Duffman.

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The parent company of this hotel seems to have shot themselves in the foot.